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1917

The Balfour Declaration

The British Foreign Secretary Lord Balfour announced the British government’s support for the establishment of a national homeland for the Jewish people in Palestine

1917

The Balfour Declaration

The British Foreign Secretary Lord Balfour announced the British government’s support for the establishment of a national homeland for the Jewish people in Palestine

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1917

The Balfour Declaration

The British Foreign Secretary Lord Balfour announced the British government’s support for the establishment of a national homeland for the Jewish people in Palestine

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“His Majesty’s government view with favour the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people, and will use their best endeavours to facilitate the achievement of this object, it being clearly understood that nothing shall be done which may prejudice the civil and religious rights of existing non-Jewish communities in Palestine, or the rights and political status enjoyed by Jews in any other country”

The Balfour Declaration    –    2 November, 1917

“His Majesty’s government view with favour the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people, and will use their best endeavours to facilitate the achievement of this object, it being clearly understood that nothing shall be done which may prejudice the civil and religious rights of existing non-Jewish communities in Palestine, or the rights and political status enjoyed by Jews in any other country”

The Balfour Declaration    –    2 November, 1917

“His Majesty’s government view with favour the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people, and will use their best endeavours to facilitate the achievement of this object, it being clearly understood that nothing shall be done which may prejudice the civil and religious rights of existing non-Jewish communities in Palestine, or the rights and political status enjoyed by Jews in any other country”

The Balfour Declaration    –    2 November, 1917

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The Balfour Declaration was a public statement issued by the British government in 1917. It is regarded as a key factor in setting in motion the creation of the State of Israel.

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1948

The UN Partition Plan

Leading up to the creation of the State of Israel

1948

The UN Partition Plan

Leading up to the creation of the State of Israel

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1948

The UN Partition Plan

Leading up to the creation of the State of Israel

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In 1947 the UN Partition Plan divided up the land between the local Jewish and Palestinian populations. The plan never came into existence following criticism that the proposed division disproportionately disadvantaged Palestinians. Israel unilaterally declared independence in 1948 leading to violent conflict with the surrounding Arab nations, known as Arab-Israeli War.

The Arab-Israeli War    –    1948

In 1947 the UN Partition Plan divided up the land between the local Jewish and Palestinian populations. The plan never came into existence following criticism that the proposed division disproportionately disadvantaged Palestinians. Israel unilaterally declared independence in 1948 leading to violent conflict with the surrounding Arab nations, known as Arab-Israeli War.

The Arab-Israeli War    –    1948

In 1947 the UN Partition Plan divided up the land between the local Jewish and Palestinian populations. The plan never came into existence following criticism that the proposed division disproportionately disadvantaged Palestinians. Israel unilaterally declared independence in 1948 leading to violent conflict with the surrounding Arab nations, known as Arab-Israeli War.

The Arab-Israeli War    –    15 May 1948

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Over 750,000 Palestinians became refugees during this time it what is known in Palestine as the ‘Nakba’, meaning ‘catastrophe’. The armistice line at the end of the war became known as the ‘Green Line’ and served as the de facto borders of the new State of Israel until 1967.

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1967

The Six Day War

The occupation of Palestine

1967

The Six Day War

The occupation of Palestine

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1967

The Six Day War

The occupation of Palestine

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Following the establishment of the State of Israel, Palestinians began mobilising, forming a resistance movement to return to their homeland. In 1964, the Arab League formed the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). Israel launched a pre-emptive strike against neighbouring countries in 1967, marking the beginning of the Six Day War, fought between 5-10 June by Israel and the states of Jordan, Syria, and Egypt.

Following the establishment of the State of Israel, Palestinians began mobilising, forming a resistance movement to return to their homeland. In 1964, the Arab League formed the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). Israel launched a pre-emptive strike against neighbouring countries in 1967, marking the beginning of the Six Day War, fought between 5-10 June by Israel and the states of Jordan, Syria, and Egypt.

Copyright note: This photo has been released to the Public Domain, or it is licensed under Creative Commons, or it falls under the doctrine of Fair Use as of United States copyright law, or I have received written consent by the author, rights owner, licensed source, or otherwise authorized by source to republish photos without any limitations. In any case it is widely posted in the Internet at large. Therefore, anyone can republish this photo anywhere else in the Internet or any other publication in accordance to the legal copyright status of the photo. This photo has been published exclusively for non-commercial didactical and historical purposes to illustrate the inalienable Right of Return of the Palestinians to their 1948 lands and homes in Palestine. Disemination of such didactical illustration is not only allowed, but also encouraged. At the very least, you are free to copy/link this photo as long as you recognize the source. Please contact me through flickrmail should you feel you retain legal copyrig

Following the establishment of the State of Israel, Palestinians began mobilising, forming a resistance movement to return to their homeland. In 1964, the Arab League formed the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). Israel launched a pre-emptive strike against neighbouring countries in 1967, marking the beginning of the Six Day War, fought between 5-10 June by Israel and the states of Jordan, Syria, and Egypt.

Copyright note: This photo has been released to the Public Domain, or it is licensed under Creative Commons, or it falls under the doctrine of Fair Use as of United States copyright law, or I have received written consent by the author, rights owner, licensed source, or otherwise authorized by source to republish photos without any limitations. In any case it is widely posted in the Internet at large. Therefore, anyone can republish this photo anywhere else in the Internet or any other publication in accordance to the legal copyright status of the photo. This photo has been published exclusively for non-commercial didactical and historical purposes to illustrate the inalienable Right of Return of the Palestinians to their 1948 lands and homes in Palestine. Disemination of such didactical illustration is not only allowed, but also encouraged. At the very least, you are free to copy/link this photo as long as you recognize the source. Please contact me through flickrmail should you feel you retain legal copyrig
Copyright note: This photo has been released to the Public Domain, or it is licensed under Creative Commons, or it falls under the doctrine of Fair Use as of United States copyright law, or I have received written consent by the author, rights owner, licensed source, or otherwise authorized by source to republish photos without any limitations. In any case it is widely posted in the Internet at large. Therefore, anyone can republish this photo anywhere else in the Internet or any other publication in accordance to the legal copyright status of the photo. This photo has been published exclusively for non-commercial didactical and historical purposes to illustrate the inalienable Right of Return of the Palestinians to their 1948 lands and homes in Palestine. Disemination of such didactical illustration is not only allowed, but also encouraged. At the very least, you are free to copy/link this photo as long as you recognize the source. Please contact me through flickrmail should you feel you retain legal copyrig
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Over the course of six days, Israel expanded its territory beyond the Green Line and occupied the West Bank, East Jerusalem, Gaza, the Golan Heights and the Sinai. By 1981, Israel had formally annexed both East Jerusalem and the Golan Heights, a move the majority of the international community reject.

Over the course of six days, Israel expanded its territory beyond the Green Line and occupied the West Bank, East Jerusalem, Gaza, the Golan Heights and the Sinai. By 1981, Israel had formally annexed both East Jerusalem and the Golan Heights, a move the majority of the international community reject.

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Over the course of six days, Israel expanded its territory beyond the Green Line and occupied the West Bank, East Jerusalem, Gaza, the Golan Heights and the Sinai. By 1981, Israel had formally annexed both East Jerusalem and the Golan Heights, a move the majority of the international community reject.Israel returned the Sinai to Egypt 1982 following peace talks.

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The military occupation of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights continues to this day and Israel continues to hold Gaza under strict military blockade.

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1993

The Oslo Accords

The peace process that never was

1993

The Oslo Accords

The peace process that never was

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1993

The Oslo Accords

The peace process that never was

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The signing of the Oslo Accords marked the beginning of the Oslo Peace Process. Led by Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and leader of the Palestinian Liberation Organization, Yasser Arafat, the process promised the creation of an independent Palestinian state, inclusive of the West Bank and Gaza, within five years.

Oslo Peace Accords    –    1993-1995

The signing of the Oslo Accords marked the beginning of the Oslo Peace Process. Led by Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and leader of the Palestinian Liberation Organization, Yasser Arafat, the process promised the creation of an independent Palestinian state, inclusive of the West Bank and Gaza, within five years.

Oslo Peace Accords    –    1993-1995

The signing of the Oslo Accords marked the beginning of the Oslo Peace Process. Led by Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and leader of the Palestinian Liberation Organization, Yasser Arafat, the process promised the creation of an independent Palestinian state, inclusive of the West Bank and Gaza, within five years

Oslo Peace Accords    –    1993-1995

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Almost 30 years on, Israel have not left the West Bank and have instead used the temporary land divisions agreed in the accords to justify building the separation barrier and illegal settlements. The blockade on Gaza continues.

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The present-day occupation of Palestine has extensive and far-reaching consequences on the lives of Palestinians and Israelis.

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